Six Marriott Hotels Around the Nation Offering Holiday Wonderland ICE!

Lacey Pfalz
by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 11:05 AM ET, Mon November 11, 2024
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ICE! Returns to six Marriott hotels this year. (Photo Credit: Marriott International)

Marriott is bringing back the beloved holiday attraction, ICE!, at six resorts throughout the country, including five Gaylord Hotels and the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, with tickets available for purchase now. 

ICE! Offers over 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice with themes ranging from Frosty the Snowman, found at Gaylord Opryland, to Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! At the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country. 

All offer a walk-through winter wonderland with over 10 scenes to immerse and delight children and adults, with ice slides, passageways, photo opportunities and more. The ice carvings are carved by expert artisans from Harbin, China, home to the famous Harbin Ice Festival. 

The ICE! attractions are held between November and January and feature different experiences for guests to enjoy, from Broadway-style performances to snowball fights and other beloved holiday activities. 

  • Gaylord Opryland in Nashville will be hosting ICE! featuring Frosty the Snowman from November 8 through January 4. 
  • Gaylord National on the Potomac in National Harbor, Maryland will host ICE! featuring “A Charlie Brown Christmas” from November 15 through December 28.
  • Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee will host ICE! featuring New Line Cinema’s Elf from November 15 through January 4. 
  • Gaylord Rockies in Aurora, Colorado will host the ICE! featuring Warner Bros.’ The Polar Express from November 22 through January 1, celebrating the film’s 20th anniversary. 
  • Gaylord Texan on Lake Grapevine, Texas is hosting ICE! featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer from November 15 through January 5. 
  • JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort in San Antonio will host ICE! featuring Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! from November 23 through January 5. 


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